Construction a Century Ago

Carnegie Library to replace barns and house - picture dated August 13, 1913.

Here is a view of the south wall of the Carnegie library, looking west. In 1914. of course, all work was done by hand. The house to the west is where the Griswold Auditorium will be built in 1917.

Looking from north to south, this is a view of the floor joists in place over the new basement of the Carnegie library.

The library is now being fitted for the roof beams, as of June 9, 1914.

As of July 2, 1914 the majority of the roof tiles were in place.

The outside of the Carnegie Building is done. The finish work has yet to be completed.

Click on link to see a sample of a material bill (pgs. 3 & 4) for the new Carnegie building billed by Edwards & Chamberlin Hardware Co. All materials for the grand total of $161.87, delivered on the job!

All was not smooth sailing. Click on the link to see the letter from Lenora Porter prodding Crocker and Knapp to get the building finished. This letter was dated October 5, 1914! We guess it worked as the library was dedicated November 21st and opened for business in November 23, 1914!

Carnegie Library to replace barns and house - picture dated August 13, 1913.

Here is a view of the south wall of the Carnegie library, looking west. In 1914. of course, all work was done by hand. The house to the west is where the Griswold Auditorium will be built in 1917.

Looking from north to south, this is a view of the floor joists in place over the new basement of the Carnegie library.

The library is now being fitted for the roof beams, as of June 9, 1914.

As of July 2, 1914 the majority of the roof tiles were in place.

The outside of the Carnegie Building is done. The finish work has yet to be completed.

Click on link to see a sample of a material bill (pgs. 3 & 4) for the new Carnegie building billed by Edwards & Chamberlin Hardware Co. All materials for the grand total of $161.87, delivered on the job!

All was not smooth sailing. Click on the link to see the letter from Lenora Porter prodding Crocker and Knapp to get the building finished. This letter was dated October 5, 1914! We guess it worked as the library was dedicated November 21st and opened for business in November 23, 1914!